Philadelphia Eagles Fire Jim Washburn, and More NFC East News

For the third time this season, the Philadelphia Eagles have followed up a loss by canning a key part of the defense. First, Juan Castillo was fired in October, then Jason Babin was released in November.

And now, defensive line coach and wide-nine maestro Jim Washburn has been relieved of his duties.

"Jim is a fine football coach and we appreciate the efforts he gave to this team over the past two years," head coach Andy Reid said in a statement released by the team, which you can check out at CSN Philly.

"However, I determined that it was in the team's best interest that we move in a different direction in terms of trying to maximize the production of that position group. We look forward to having Tommy Brasher back on board to work with the defensive line."

The Eagles have given up at least 28 points in six straight games, lost eight straight overall, failed to get sacks more often than anyone else and still can't do much to stop the run. Last night, Tony Romo had a big first-down run against the wide-nine.

Replacement Tommy Brasher will have his hands full.

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